* Both the Friends of Weld Re-4 Schools and Funding Our Future issue committees appear to be in violation of Colorado’s Fair Campaign Practices Act. The act requires issue committees to identify contributors’ occupation and employer if contributors give $100 or more. Friends of Weld Re-4 Schools, which is working to pass a bond issue and mill levy override for the Windsor Re-4 School District, did not list employers or occupations of any of the 11 donors who contributed $100 or more. Funding Our Future, the committee working to pass a mill levy override and bond in the Keenesburg-based Weld Central Re-3J School District, did not identify the occupation or employer of Joseph Lara, who contributed $2,000.

Weld County voters have a veritable buffet of ballot initiatives before them this election season. Add school districts to that.

Five school districts will ask voters in their districts to approve seven ballot initiatives totaling $295 million this year.

Depending on what district you live in, you could see one, two or no school-related ballot initiatives.

Here's a rundown of what's on the ballot this year:

» Fort Lupton Re-8 School District — 3E

The basics: 3E will ask voters within the Fort Lupton School District to approve a $48.6 million bond issue, which will cost up to $82.4 million to repay.

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What it's for: The bond issue would make improvements to elementary, middle and high schools, including security improvements such as entryway upgrades and related improvements. It would construct a permanent K-8 school to replace Quest Academy's modular buildings, and it would build a new early childhood education center, among other repairs and improvements.

The cost: Fort Lupton homeowners would pay an additional $56.64 per year per $200,000 home value.

» Greeley-Evans School District 6 — 3A

The basics: 3A will ask voters within District 6 boundaries to approve a mill levy override of 10.34 mills, which would generate $12 million per year, or more, for the next seven years.

What it's for: The extra money would go toward textbooks, technology, security cameras, bus replacement and higher salaries for classified staff, such as bus drivers. It would also be used to address classroom size.

The cost: The 10.34 mill levy would cost homeowners $164 per year per $200,000 of a home's value, $328 per year on a $400,000 house and on up in that manner. A commercial business valued at $1 million would see taxes increase $3,000 per year.

» Valley Re-1 School District (Gilcrest) — 3D

The basics: 3D will ask voters within the Gilcrest-based Valley Re-1 School District boundaries to approve a $62 million bond measure, which will cost up to $85.47 million to repay.

What it's for: The bond issue would pay for repairs to existing buildings, improve disability access, construct classroom additions at North Valley Middle School, add a new gymnasium to Platteville Elementary school, and maintain and upgrade classrooms and equipment across the district.

The cost: For Valley homeowners, approval of the bond would increase property taxes by $92.88 per year for every $200,000 of a home's actual value — roughly the average price of a home in Gilcrest, Platteville and LaSalle.

» Weld Central Re-3J School District — 3F

The basics: 3F will ask voters within the Weld Central School District to approve a $61 million bond issue which will cost up to $98.9 million to repay.

What it's for: The bond issue would repair and replace outdated lighting, plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling systems and roofs. It would provide full-day kindergarten space. It would construct a new elementary school in Lochbuie, as well as a new transportation building in Keenesburg. It would pay for concrete repairs districtwide, as well as improve playgrounds, among other things.

The cost: Weld Central homeowners would pay an additional $47.28 per year on each $200,000 of a home's value if this bond passes.

» Weld Central Re-3J School District — 3G

The basics: 3G would ask voters within the Weld Central School District to approve a $3.3 million mill levy override that would last seven years.

What it's for: The extra money would be used to increase teacher salaries, replace textbooks and update technology. It would be used to fund ongoing maintenance at district facilities and reduce class sizes. It would also provide full-day kindergarten and purchase buses.

The cost: Weld Central homeowners would pay an additional $48.24 per year on each $200,000 of a home's value if this mill levy override passes. If both the bond and MLO pass, homeowners would pay an additional $95.52 per year on each $200,000 of a home's value.

» Windsor Re-4 School District — 3B

The basics: 3B will ask voters within Windsor School District boundaries to approve a mill levy override of up to $3.6 million, phased in at $1.2 million increments over three years and then continuing forever.

What it's for: The mill levy would cover operating costs of a proposed new high school, among other things. And the mill levy will not be passed unless a related bond issue (3C) passes.

The cost: In 2017, property owners within the district would pay an extra $108 per year for every $200,000 of a home's value if both the mill levy override and bond pass, and $216 per year on a $400,00 home. Taxes would eventually plateau at $136 per year on a $200,000 home, or $272 on a $400,000 home.

» Windsor Re-4 School District — 3C

The basics: 3C will ask voters within Windsor School District boundaries to approve a $104.8 million bond measure which will cost $185 million to repay.

What it's for: The bond would cover the construction of a second high school in the district, in Severance, as well as significant improvements to Windsor High School and the district's elementary and middle schools.

The cost: In 2017, property owners within the district would pay an extra $108 per year for every $200,000 of a home's value if both the mill levy override and bond pass, and $216 per year on a $400,00 home. Taxes would eventually plateau at $136 per year on a $200,000 home, or $272 on a $400,000 home.

Tyler Silvy covers education for The Greeley Tribune. Reach him at tsilvy@greeleytribune.com. Connect with him at Facebook.com/TylerSilvy or @TylerSilvy on Twitter.

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For more information about what you’ll see on this year’s ballot, click here. To see (almost) every story on every school-related ballot measure, click here.

* Both the Friends of Weld Re-4 Schools and Funding Our Future issue committees appear to be in violation of Colorado’s Fair Campaign Practices Act. The act requires issue committees to identify contributors’ occupation and employer if contributors give $100 or more. Friends of Weld Re-4 Schools, which is working to pass a bond issue and mill levy override for the Windsor Re-4 School District, did not list employers or occupations of any of the 11 donors who contributed $100 or more. Funding Our Future, the committee working to pass a mill levy override and bond in the Keenesburg-based Weld Central Re-3J School District, did not identify the occupation or employer of Joseph Lara, who contributed $2,000.